Antique c1840 engraving, Benjamin Jonson. Ben Jonson (1572-1637) was an English playwright, poet, actor, and literary critic of the 17th century, whose artistry exerted a lasting impact upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours. SOURCE: ORIGINAL ENGRAVING.

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